Johnson v. American Pulpwood Co.

John E. Jennings, Judge.

In his job as a pulpwood hauler, Melvin Johnson sustained several injuries over roughly a two-year period. After a July 6,1989, hearing, an administrative law judge found that appellant had permanent partial disability of 26 % to his left hand and 15 % to his left foot. The ALJ further ordered that appellant “undergo a comprehensive and thorough evaluation under the direction of his principal treating physician, Dr. Clinton G. McAlister,” with regard to his back, neck, and head injuries. After his hospitalization and evaluation by Dr. McAlister, appellant was…